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Scandic Sørlandet

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby
Suite (Master) | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Scandic Sørlandet offers a perfect family getaway near Kristiansand Zoo. Kids love the pool and playground, while adults enjoy the relaxing sauna. Everyone appreciates the complimentary breakfast buffet, and the on-site cafe is ideal for parents to relax with coffee.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room (Standard Four) | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Standard Four)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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Superior Double Room | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Superior)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Master)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Travparkveien 14, Kristiansand, 4636

What's nearby

  • Kristiansand Dyrepark - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kristiansand Zoo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sørlandssenteret - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Agder - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Aquarama Bad - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kristiansand Station - 11 min drive
  • Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Montana Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Egon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Peppes Pizza Sørlandsenteret - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Scandic Sørlandet

Family-friendly hotel near Kristiansand Zoo
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Scandic Sørlandet. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and a bus station shuttle
  • An electric car charging station, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 210 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NOK 200 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NOK 200
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NOK 250

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NOK 200.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NOK 200 per person
  • Pet fee: NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: NOK 200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NOK 250 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NOK 200.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June 15 to August 17
Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Kristiansand Quality Hotel
Quality Hotel & Resort Kristiansand
Quality Hotel Kristiansand
Thon Sørlandet Kristiansand
Quality Kristiansand
Scandic Sørlandet Hotel Kristiansand
Scandic Sørlandet Hotel
Scandic Sørlandet Kristiansand
Quality Hotel Resort Kristiansand
Thon Hotel Sørlandet
Scandic Sørlandet Hotel
Scandic Sørlandet Kristiansand
Scandic Sørlandet Hotel Kristiansand

Frequently asked questions

Does Scandic Sørlandet have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–9 PM.

Is Scandic Sørlandet pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NOK 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Scandic Sørlandet?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scandic Sørlandet?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of NOK 200 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Scandic Sørlandet?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for NOK 250 (subject to availability).

Where is Scandic Sørlandet located?

This family-friendly Kristiansand hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Kristiansand Dyrepark and Kristiansand Zoo. Sørlandssenteret and Pyramidehuset are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Scandic Sørlandet Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1015 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room perfect for short stays
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jochen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, breakfast was ok but we should have avoided the buffet dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

The staff were friendly, helpful, and efficient. The breakfast was outstanding. The room was comfortable and quiet. Overall an excellent choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Iris

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Room is not clean!!!

We arrived roughly 5pm the day of checked-in. And we got our room, it’s not clean and we needed to wait for an hour more for the room to clean. Not even water offer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient as we needed to get on the feery to Denmark early in the morning. Hotel & food were good. Bartender was not very knowledgeable about anything Norwegian.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room, the dinner buffet was excellent (though expensive) and the breakfast buffet was also great. The wi-fi was way too slow. The staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff and fun amenities. Rooms were small but had good use of space. Arrived too late to enjoy the outdoor pool but kids had fun on mini zip line. Wonderful breakfast with great selection of American and European options. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jarle

Ok hotell, slitent hotell

Ok hotell, bra beliggenhet, slitt hotell, dårlig buffet. Skittent basseng.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Masood

Liked: Amenities
Veldig fornøyd
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness
They had complimentary coffee and tea however no one told us about it at check it, that would have been nice to know.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average place to stay

The hotel staff, pool, and breakfast were wonderful, but the room was incredibly cramped and not even close to sound-proof, so we heard the conversations from our next door neighbor and his family. The bathroom was rundown and could use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was tiny and cramped with basically no lighting. The beds were uncomfortable. The only possible was that the parking was included. Would not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heilt ok alt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
helt OK for 1 natt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Hilde

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Distance for going to Dyreparken is perfect. We found a half eaten bag of sweets in our bed, makes you wonder if they even changed the sheets before our stay. Property is due for renovations. We got only 1 towel for 3 guests. There could have been more options at the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra renhold. Frokostbuffeten hadde masse utvalg.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mart

A very busy hotel. A lot of noise at breakfast and dinner. Sometimes chaotic. No chairs in the room. Just a stool. Personel friendly. When I checked in it lasted more than 15 minutes until they had found that I had paid in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Øystein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trimrommet trenger en skikkelig overhaling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gylfi Mar

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Morning buffet needs work

The rooms were really small for a family of 4 but we made it work. We had to have a baby crib in the room for our youngest which made it a bit tighter. One of the biggest issues was the breakfast. There was no one by the door telling people where to sit, so people were just walking around looking for tables which made it a lot more hectic. Both mornings we had to ask for the table to be cleaned because the employees were focused on other tasks. The second morning we were there (Saturday) was pandemonium. There were actually people standing and eating on the tables where the buffet food is placed instead of waiting for a table. I found this quite disgusting/unsanitary, but the staff didn’t ask them to move.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ingen kommentar
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

PHILIPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Logement idéal pour les familles à proximité de Kristiansand avec grande piscine extérieure chauffée
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Super personale, raskt innsjekk og kupong til barna. Gøy quiz for barna på hotellet. Rommet var ok, utenom gulvet som var tydelig ikke støvsugd - var hår og kaptein Sabeltann-fjær (sikkert fra hatt til tidligere gjester), det var litt ekkelt. Ellers utenom gulvet så var alt fint!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bra for småbarnsfamilier at

Fantastisk frokost. Litt for varmt på rommet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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